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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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